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  • UK car production plummets 15 percent in 2025 amid tariffs cyberattack

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on UK car production plummets 15 percent in 2025 amid tariffs cyberattack

    Britain’s vehicle production declined significantly in 2025, with the sector experiencing its toughest year in a generation. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), factories producing mainly foreign-owned brands, such as Nissan […]

  • Tesla profits drop 61 percent due to lower sales

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Tesla profits drop 61 percent due to lower sales

    Tesla’s fourth-quarter profits have taken a significant hit, with a 61% drop due to lower auto sales and increased expenses. The electric vehicle maker reported profits of $840 million in the quarter ending December 31, […]

  • Brazil interest rate held at 15% amid inflation concerns

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Brazil interest rate held at 15% amid inflation concerns

    Brazil’s central bank has maintained its benchmark interest rate at 15% for the fifth consecutive time, citing a “still uncertain external environment” as the primary reason. The Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) made this decision to […]

  • Burna Boy reveals resolving feud with late AKA before death

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Burna Boy reveals resolving feud with late AKA before death

    Nigerian singer Burna Boy has revealed that he and late South African rapper AKA had resolved their long-standing feud before AKA’s death. The two artists had a public falling out in 2019, sparked by AKA’s […]

  • Kano Emirate dispute to be resolved peacefully

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Kano Emirate dispute to be resolved peacefully

    The Kano State Government has assured residents that the ongoing Emirate dispute will be resolved amicably, with concrete measures in place to restore lasting peace and stability. Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, […]

  • INEC Prepares for Kano State By-Elections

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on INEC Prepares for Kano State By-Elections

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finalized preparations for the upcoming by-elections in Kano State, Nigeria, to fill vacancies in the Kano Municipal and Ungogo Local Government State Constituencies. The elections were necessitated by […]

  • Nigeria Lowers Oil Bid Costs to Boost Output and Attract Investment

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Lowers Oil Bid Costs to Boost Output and Attract Investment

    The Nigerian government has announced a reduction in entry costs for the latest oil bid rounds, aiming to increase transparency, boost output, and attract new investment. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) revealed that […]

  • Chad France relations improve as presidents meet

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Chad France relations improve as presidents meet

    Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno is scheduled to visit Paris on Thursday, where he will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron, marking a significant step towards improving relations between the two countries. The meeting […]

  • Microsoft AI spending surges

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Microsoft AI spending surges

    Microsoft has reported a significant 60% increase in net income for the last quarter of 2025, driven by growth in its cloud and software segments. However, the company’s substantial investment in artificial intelligence has raised […]

  • Naira gains against dollar for third day

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira gains against dollar for third day

    The Nigerian naira has recorded its third consecutive day of appreciation against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the naira rose to […]

  • Nigeria Pension Increment: NSITF Retirees Get 1173 Percent Raise

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Pension Increment: NSITF Retirees Get 1173 Percent Raise

    The Nigerian government has approved a significant increase in pension benefits for retirees of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). After nearly 21 years without a review, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced […]

  • Nollywood actress Angela Okorie remanded in prison

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Nollywood actress Angela Okorie remanded in prison

    A Nigerian court has remanded popular actress Angela Okorie in Suleja prison over alleged defamation of her colleague, Mercy Johnson. The actress was arrested in Lagos on Tuesday and taken to Abuja, where she was […]

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